Big Tech faces a historic legal showdown. A major trial over social media addiction has begun and could reshape the technology industry. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before a jury for the first time over claims that social media harms young people. His testimony came more than four years after leaked internal documents suggested the company knew its platforms could…

Los Angeles has always been a trendsetter in health and wellness, and the latest shift is away from alcohol. High-end bars are now offering sophisticated non-alcoholic menus that go far beyond juice and soda. Using adaptogens, botanical distillates, and complex syrups, “mocktails” are becoming a social staple for the health-conscious. We explore the social and psychological reasons behind this “sober-curious”…